SSC CGL 2024 · 2024-09-11 · Shift 1

Which two numbers (not digits) should be interchanged to make the given equation correct? 48 ÷ 3 + 12 × 4 – 6 × 7 + 21 = 27

1. A
   12 and 21
2. B
   4 and 7
3. C
   3 and 4
4. D
   3 and 6

In the following number-pairs, the second number is obtained by applying certain mathematical operations to the first number. Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following sets. (NOTE : Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into its constituent digits. E.g. 13 – Operations on 13 such as adding /deleting /multiplying etc., to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.) (280, 140) (186, 93)

1. A
   (92, 51)
2. B
   (86, 48)
3. C
   (166, 84)
4. D
   (118, 59)

Use the answer-neutral rendering of the archived question below.

1. A
   Option 1 (shown in the question image)
2. B
   Option 2 (shown in the question image)
3. C
   Option 3 (shown in the question image)
4. D
   Option 4 (shown in the question image)

Three statements are given, followed by three conclusions numbered I, II and III. Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements. Statements: All bottles are jugs. Some bottles are flasks. All flasks are bins. Conclusions: I. Some bottles are bins. II. Some jugs are bins. III. Some flasks are jugs.

1. A
   All conclusions I, II and III follow
2. B
   Only conclusions II and III follow
3. C
   Either conclusion I or II follows
4. D
   Only conclusions I and II follow

Use the answer-neutral rendering of the archived question below.

1. A
   Option 1 (shown in the question image)
2. B
   Option 2 (shown in the question image)
3. C
   Option 3 (shown in the question image)
4. D
   Option 4 (shown in the question image)

In a certain code language, A + B means ‘A is the son of B’, A − B means ‘A is the wife of B’, A × B means ‘A is the brother of B’ and A ÷ B means ‘A is the mother of B’. Based on the above, if ‘P + Q ÷ R − T × M’, which of the following is true?

1. A
   T is the brother of P.
2. B
   M is the sister of T.
3. C
   P is the brother of R.
4. D
   Q is the mother of M.

Select the option that is related to the fifth letter-cluster in the same way as the second letter-cluster is related to the first letter-cluster and the fourth letter-cluster is related to the third letter-cluster. RATE : SCWI : : HIGH : IKJL : : OPEN : ?

1. A
   PQHR
2. B
   PRHR
3. C
   PRIS
4. D
   PSIR

In a certain code language, ‘CONFUSED’ is coded as ‘7’ and ‘CHAIN’ is coded as ‘4’. How will ‘ADULTHOOD’ be coded in that language?

1. A
   6
2. B
   7
3. C
   8
4. D
   9

The question contains pairs of words that are related to each other in a certain way. Three of the following four word pairs are alike as these have the same relationship and thus form a group. Which word pair is the one that DOES NOT belong to that group? (The words must be considered as meaningful English words and must not be related to each other based on the number of letters / number of consonants/vowels in the word.)

1. A
   Eye – ophthalmologist
2. B
   Bone – orthopaedic
3. C
   Stomach – gastroenterologist
4. D
   Uterus – urologist

Select the combination of letters that when sequentially placed in the blanks of the given series will complete the series. q p _ r _ r q _ p _ r p _ q _ p r _ p _ q

1. A
   r p q r r p r q
2. B
   r p q r r q r p
3. C
   r p q r r q r r
4. D
   r p q q r q r p

Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 17, 38, 84, ?, 376, 772

1. A
   150
2. B
   190
3. C
   180
4. D
   200

Use the answer-neutral rendering of the archived question below.

1. A
   Option 1 (shown in the question image)
2. B
   Option 2 (shown in the question image)
3. C
   Option 3 (shown in the question image)
4. D
   Option 4 (shown in the question image)

The same operation(s) are followed in all the given number pairs except one. Find that odd number pair. (NOTE : Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into its constituent digits. E.g. 13 – Operations on 13 such as adding /deleting /multiplying etc., to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.)

1. A
   135 : 17
2. B
   151 : 19
3. C
   128 : 16
4. D
   103 : 13

Which of the following terms will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? GASM, CCOO, YEKQ, ? , QICU

1. A
   UGGT
2. B
   UGGS
3. C
   UCGS
4. D
   TGFS

Use the answer-neutral rendering of the archived question below.

1. A
   Option 1 (shown in the question image)
2. B
   Option 2 (shown in the question image)
3. C
   Option 3 (shown in the question image)
4. D
   Option 4 (shown in the question image)

उस िवक का चयन कर जो तीसरे श से उसी कार संबंिधत है जैसे दूसरा श पहले श से संबंिधत है। (शो ंको अथपूण अंेजी शो ंके प म माना जाना चािहए और श आपस म अरों की संा/ंजन/रो ंकी संा के आधार पर एक दूसरे से संबंिधत नही ंहोना चािहए) कटुता : मानवता :: संभालना : ?

1. A
   िनयु करना
2. B
   िनह
3. C
   ागना
4. D
   खीचं ना

The position(s) of how many letters will remain unchanged if all the letters in the word ‘MEADOW’ are arranged in English alphabetical order?

1. A
   Two
2. B
   One
3. C
   None
4. D
   Three

Use the answer-neutral rendering of the archived question below.

1. A
   Option 1 (shown in the question image)
2. B
   Option 2 (shown in the question image)
3. C
   Option 3 (shown in the question image)
4. D
   Option 4 (shown in the question image)

‘Summer’ is related to ‘Season’ in the same way as ‘Cotton’ is related to ‘________’.

1. A
   Grain
2. B
   Tree
3. C
   Dye
4. D
   Cloth

16 is related to 112 following a certain logic. Following the same logic, 26 is related to 182. To which of the following is 44 related, following the same logic? (NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into its constituent digits. E.g. 13 – Operations on 13 such as adding /deleting /multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed)

1. A
   310
2. B
   302
3. C
   308
4. D
   312

8 is related to 512 following a certain logic. Following the same logic, 12 is related to 1728. To which of the following is 15 related, following the same logic? (NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into its constituent digits. E.g. 13 – Operations on 13 such as adding /deleting /multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed)

1. A
   3375
2. B
   2725
3. C
   3735
4. D
   2275

What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following equation, if ‘+’ and ‘–’ are interchanged and ‘×’ and ‘÷’ are interchanged? 14014 × 14 – 10 ÷ 8 + 14 = ?

1. A
   1062
2. B
   1063
3. C
   1067
4. D
   1064

Use the answer-neutral rendering of the archived question below.

1. A
   Option 1 (shown in the question image)
2. B
   Option 2 (shown in the question image)
3. C
   Option 3 (shown in the question image)
4. D
   Option 4 (shown in the question image)

Use the answer-neutral rendering of the archived question below.

1. A
   Option 1 (shown in the question image)
2. B
   Option 2 (shown in the question image)
3. C
   Option 3 (shown in the question image)
4. D
   Option 4 (shown in the question image)

In a certain code language, 'DEMAND' is written as ‘410132144' and 'SUPPLY' is written as '194216161225'.How will 'PRODUCT' be written in that language?

1. A
   161815421320
2. B
   161830442320
3. C
   323615821640
4. D
   161542320

Consider the following statements associated with the India Infrastructure Project Development Fund (IIPDF). 1. IIPDF was set up in 2017. 2. The funds for IIPDF are provided by the Central Government’? 3. This scheme is notified under the Department of Economic Affairs. Which of the above statements is/are INCORRECT?

1. A
   Only 1 and 2
2. B
   Only 1
3. C
   Only 2 and 3
4. D
   Only 3

Which party formed the government in Britain in the year 1945?

1. A
   Labour Party
2. B
   Socialist Party
3. C
   Democratic Party
4. D
   Liberal Party

Which type of radiation has very short (<10–3 nm) wavelengths, produced by nuclear explosions, lightning and less dramatic activity of radioactive decay?

1. A
   Microwave
2. B
   Infra-red
3. C
   Ultraviolet
4. D
   Gamma

Bharatanatyam dance style is associated with which of the following states?

1. A
   Karnataka
2. B
   Tamil Nadu
3. C
   Bihar
4. D
   Manipur

Which Indian marathon event is considered the largest marathon in Asia?

1. A
   Kaveri Trail Marathon
2. B
   Mumbai Marathon
3. C
   Delhi Half Marathon
4. D
   Pinkathon

Which of the following organisations, divided into two branches, was established by Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak and Annie Besant?

1. A
   Theosophical society
2. B
   Home Rule League
3. C
   East Indian Association
4. D
   Indian Association

Consider the following statements and choose the correct statement(s) from the following: 1. The UDAN scheme has completed five years since its implementation in 2017. 2. It is the flagship scheme of the Ministry of Science and Technology. 3. The Airports Authority of India is the implementing agency of this scheme.

1. A
   Only statement 2
2. B
   Only statements 1 and 3
3. C
   Only statements 2 and 3
4. D
   Only statement 3

In which of the following years did India NOT host the ICC Cricket World Cup Tournament?

1. A
   1996
2. B
   1983
3. C
   1987
4. D
   2011

Ebony and Mahogany trees are found in which type of forests?

1. A
   Montane forests
2. B
   Mangrove forests
3. C
   Tropical evergreen forests
4. D
   Tropical deciduous forests

Who among the following was one of the Navratnas of Akbar?

1. A
   Amir Khusro
2. B
   Purandar Das
3. C
   Swami Haridas
4. D
   Tansen

In which year was the PM Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission launched?

1. A
   2022
2. B
   2020
3. C
   2023
4. D
   2021

When was the Duty-Free Tariff Preference (DFTP) Scheme for Least Developed Countries (LDCs) announced by India?

1. A
   2006
2. B
   2009
3. C
   2010
4. D
   2008

Which of the following options is mostly caused by overpopulation?

1. A
   Reduction in the scarcity of water
2. B
   Land and other renewable resources are under pressure
3. C
   Increase in the area covered by forests
4. D
   Adequate natural resource storage

On which of the following dates does India celebrate its Constitution Day?

1. A
   15th August
2. B
   2th October
3. C
   26th November
4. D
   26th January

Match the following books with their respective authors.

1. A
   a-i; b-iii; c-ii; d-iv
2. B
   a-iii; b-i; c-iv; d-ii
3. C
   a-ii; b-iv; c-iii; d-i
4. D
   a-iv; b-iii; c-i; d-ii

Which of the following pairs do NOT share any borders?

1. A
   Bhutan and West Bengal
2. B
   Bhutan and Meghalaya
3. C
   Bhutan and Arunachal Pradesh
4. D
   Bhutan and Assam

Palladium on barium sulphate (Pd/BaSO ) is also known as: 4

1. A
   an aldol reaction catalyst
2. B
   a Cannizzaro reaction catalyst
3. C
   the Rosenmund catalyst
4. D
   a Hillman reaction catalyst

Which of the following types of direct tax collection increased as of 10 February 2023 budget?

1. A
   Octroi duties
2. B
   Personal income tax
3. C
   Commercial tax
4. D
   Corporate tax

Which Ghazal singer was conferred with the prestigious Deenanath Mangeshkar Award in April 2023?

1. A
   Ghazal Srinivas
2. B
   Pankaj Udhas
3. C
   Bhupinder Singh
4. D
   Talat Aziz

What kind of radiation is absorbed by the ozone layer?

1. A
   Infrared radiation
2. B
   Visible radiation
3. C
   Green radiation
4. D
   Ultraviolet radiation

The organisation that Comptroller and Auditor General heads is known as ___________.

1. A
   Indian Civil Accounts Organisation
2. B
   Indian Audit and Accounts Department
3. C
   Controller General of Accounts
4. D
   Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

Which of the following categories does Gonyaulax belong to?

1. A
   Chrysophytes
2. B
   Dinoflagellates
3. C
   Euglenoids
4. D
   Protozoans

Valabhi, a city of ancient India was the capital of the _________ dynasty from the 5th to 8th Century CE.

1. A
   Chalukya
2. B
   Maitraka
3. C
   Vakataka
4. D
   Pallava

Who has written the book ‘Fearless Governance’, published in January 2021, describing her stint as Governor?

1. A
   Draupadi Murmu
2. B
   Kiran Bedi
3. C
   Anandi ben Patel
4. D
   Baby Rani Maurya

Shab-e-Barat is celebrated by which religious group?

1. A
   Buddhist
2. B
   Muslim
3. C
   Jain
4. D
   Parsi

In a rhombus ABCD, O is any interior point such that OA = OC. What is five-ninths of the degree measure of ∠DOB?

1. A
   150°
2. B
   100°
3. C
   90°
4. D
   120°

A group of 30 students appeared in a test. The average score of 12 students is 62, and that of the rest is 62. What is the average score of the group?

1. A
   60
2. B
   63
3. C
   62
4. D
   61

Use the answer-neutral rendering of the archived question below.

1. A
   Option 1 (shown in the question image)
2. B
   Option 2 (shown in the question image)
3. C
   Option 3 (shown in the question image)
4. D
   Option 4 (shown in the question image)

Use the answer-neutral rendering of the archived question below.

1. A
   Option 1 (shown in the question image)
2. B
   Option 2 (shown in the question image)
3. C
   Option 3 (shown in the question image)
4. D
   Option 4 (shown in the question image)

Use the answer-neutral rendering of the archived question below.

1. A
   Option 1 (shown in the question image)
2. B
   Option 2 (shown in the question image)
3. C
   Option 3 (shown in the question image)
4. D
   Option 4 (shown in the question image)

Use the answer-neutral rendering of the archived question below.

1. A
   Option 1 (shown in the question image)
2. B
   Option 2 (shown in the question image)
3. C
   Option 3 (shown in the question image)
4. D
   Option 4 (shown in the question image)

If asin3 X + bcos3 X = sinXcosX and asinX = bcosX, then find the value of a2 + b2, provided that x is neither 0° nor 90°.

1. A
   a2 - b2
2. B
   1
3. C
   0
4. D
   a2 + b2

Find the smallest number to be added to 999, so that 99 divides the sum exactly.

1. A
   90
2. B
   0
3. C
   9
4. D
   99

The interest accrued on a sum of ₹16,000 lent at a simple interest rate of 14% p.a. for the time in those many years, which gives a simple interest of three-fifths of a certain sum at 10% p.a., is:

1. A
   ₹13,440
2. B
   ₹15,360
3. C
   ₹14,280
4. D
   ₹12,970

The bar graph below shows the production of coffee (in lakh tons) by four companies A, B, C and D over a period of four years from 2010 to 2013. Study the graph and answer the question that follows. The combined average production for four years of companies A and C is what percentage (rounded off to 2 decimal places) more/less than the combined average production for four years of companies B and D?

1. A
   More, 10.51%
2. B
   Less, 10.51%
3. C
   More, 7.81%
4. D
   Less, 7.81%

In a circle, two chords MN and PQ intersect at O. If MO = 9 cm, ON = 5 cm and OQ = 6 cm, then the value of OP (in cm) is:

1. A
   6.5
2. B
   6
3. C
   7
4. D
   7.5

A rectangular courtyard is 4m 95cm long and 16m 65cm broad. It is to be paved with the square tiles of the same size. Find the least number of such square tiles required to pave the rectangular courtyard.

1. A
   407
2. B
   388
3. C
   877
4. D
   944

In an election between two candidates P and Q, P got 78% of the total valid votes. If the total votes of the electorate were 75,60,000, then what was the number of valid votes that Q got if 10% of the voters did not cast their vote and 15% of the votes polled were declared invalid?

1. A
   12,72,348
2. B
   1,47,312
3. C
   1,41,732
4. D
   1,41,372

The following pie chart shows the distribution of the percentage of students in various courses at the university. The total number of students (boys and girls only) in the university is 7000. In B.Com, there are 60% girls and in B.Sc. C.Sci, there are 40% boys. The total number of girls who took admission in B.Sc C.Sci and B.Com courses is what percentage of the total students admitted to the university?

1. A
   25%
2. B
   27%
3. C
   29%
4. D
   23%

Use the answer-neutral rendering of the archived question below.

1. A
   Option 1 (shown in the question image)
2. B
   Option 2 (shown in the question image)
3. C
   Option 3 (shown in the question image)
4. D
   Option 4 (shown in the question image)

Solve the given set of three equations to get the value of the unknowns: x + 2z = 3 x + 2y + 3z = 5 3x - 5z = -13

1. A
   x = 0,y = -1,z = 2
2. B
   x = 2,y = 0,z = -1
3. C
   x = -1,y = 0,z = 2
4. D
   x = -1,y = 2,z = 0

Use the answer-neutral rendering of the archived question below.

1. A
   Option 1 (shown in the question image)
2. B
   Option 2 (shown in the question image)
3. C
   Option 3 (shown in the question image)
4. D
   Option 4 (shown in the question image)

A shopkeeper, on the eve of Diwali, allowed a series of discounts on television sets. Find the selling price of a television set, if the marked price of television is ₹1,200 and successive discounts are 15% and 10%.

1. A
   ₹945
2. B
   ₹975
3. C
   ₹918
4. D
   ₹965

Use the answer-neutral rendering of the archived question below.

1. A
   Option 1 (shown in the question image)
2. B
   Option 2 (shown in the question image)
3. C
   Option 3 (shown in the question image)
4. D
   Option 4 (shown in the question image)

Mrudula starts her job with a certain monthly salary and earns a fixed increment every year. If her salary was ₹28,400 after six years of service and ₹52,997 after fifteen years, find her annual increment.

1. A
   ₹1,824
2. B
   ₹12,002
3. C
   ₹1,200
4. D
   ₹2,733

Use the answer-neutral rendering of the archived question below.

1. A
   Option 1 (shown in the question image)
2. B
   Option 2 (shown in the question image)
3. C
   Option 3 (shown in the question image)
4. D
   Option 4 (shown in the question image)

Use the answer-neutral rendering of the archived question below.

1. A
   Option 1 (shown in the question image)
2. B
   Option 2 (shown in the question image)
3. C
   Option 3 (shown in the question image)
4. D
   Option 4 (shown in the question image)

In a division problem, the divisor is 4 times the quotient and 2 times the remainder. If the remainder is 32, then find the dividend.

1. A
   1065
2. B
   3240
3. C
   1650
4. D
   1056

Atul gives Vishu a head-start of 20 seconds in a 900 m race and beats him by 135 m. While running the same race again Atul gives a start of 189 m and beats him by 8 seconds. In how much time can Vishu complete the full race of 900 m?

1. A
   2 minutes 50 seconds
2. B
   3 minutes 20 seconds
3. C
   3 minutes 10 seconds
4. D
   3 minutes 30 seconds

A sum of money is divided among P, Q, R and S in the proportion of 4 : 9 : 2 : 3. If Q gets ₹560 more than R, then the share of S is:

1. A
   ₹140
2. B
   ₹340
3. C
   ₹440
4. D
   ₹240

Select the option that correctly expresses the given sentence in passive voice. The teachers of our school have already taken this training.

1. A
   This training has already been taken by the teachers of our school.
2. B
   This training has already been taken by the our school teachers.
3. C
   This training was already taken by the teachers of our school.
4. D
   This training has been taken by the teachers of our school.

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. Awkward in movement or manner

1. A
   Clownish
2. B
   Alert
3. C
   Imbalanced
4. D
   Clumsy

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word. He was very cruel in dealing with the students.

1. A
   Skittish
2. B
   Malevolent
3. C
   Kind
4. D
   Kingly

The following sentence contains a word with a spelling error. Rectify the sentence by selecting the correct spelling of the identified word from the given options. I was upstaires when somebody rang the doorbell.

1. A
   Upstares
2. B
   Upstairs
3. C
   upsatires
4. D
   Upstaire

Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the parts in the correct order to form a meaningful sentence. (A) while the employees (B) meeting on time (C) the boss arrived at the (D) despite the heavy traffic (E) were late

1. A
   BACED
2. B
   DCBAE
3. C
   DACEB
4. D
   ACEDB

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. An instrument for viewing distant objects in space.

1. A
   Telescope
2. B
   Spectrograph
3. C
   Microscope
4. D
   Binoculars

Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the parts in the correct order to form a meaningful sentence. (A) he had to take the bus (B) his friend, who used to give (C) to his office because he had (D) him a lift, was on vacation (E) never learned to drive and

1. A
   EBADC
2. B
   ACEBD
3. C
   DACEB
4. D
   BADEC

Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word. She was overstrung before her dance performance.

1. A
   Placid
2. B
   Calm
3. C
   Cheerful
4. D
   Nervous

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the following word. Forbid

1. A
   Call
2. B
   Allow
3. C
   Prohibit
4. D
   Forsake

Substitute the underlined word-segment with most appropriate idiom. The doctors tried very hard to save his mother but they were unsuccessful.

1. A
   faced the music
2. B
   drew the line
3. C
   moved heaven and earth
4. D
   ran like clockwork

Select the option that expresses the following sentence in passive voice. Ravi will play the match.

1. A
   The match is played by Ravi.
2. B
   The match will have been played by Ravi.
3. C
   The match will be playing by Ravi.
4. D
   The match will be played by Ravi.

Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that contains an error. It is he who work for the company for more than a decade.

1. A
   for the company
2. B
   for more than a decade
3. C
   It is he
4. D
   who work

Identify the correct synonym of the word given below. FATIGUE

1. A
   Mission
2. B
   Obese
3. C
   Vigour
4. D
   Tiredness

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. The windows / violent banged / during the / storm yesterday.

1. A
   The windows
2. B
   storm yesterday.
3. C
   during the
4. D
   violent banged

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Adversity

1. A
   Pleasure
2. B
   Misfortune
3. C
   Success
4. D
   Advantage

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined word in the given sentence. Our legal system must frame proper legal rules for juvenile criminals.

1. A
   young
2. B
   dotage
3. C
   senile
4. D
   old

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the underlined group of words in the following sentence. Despite recent superficial moves toward political reconciliation, Libya remains in the grip of a bloodstained corrupt military exclusive circle of people with a common purpose.

1. A
   oblique
2. B
   pique
3. C
   antique
4. D
   clique

Identify the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the following sentence and select its correct spelling from the given options. His acquiantance with the author led to many fruitful collaborations.

1. A
   acuiantance
2. B
   acquaintance
3. C
   aquaintance
4. D
   acquaintence

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. Charles Darwin is renowned for his book on evolution, ‘On the Origin of Species’, which laid down a treasure of substantiation that evolution occurs, and projected a mechanism, that is, natural selection, for how it does so.

1. A
   laid away a treasure of substantiation
2. B
   laid about a treasure of substantiation
3. C
   laid out a treasure of substantiation
4. D
   laid into a treasure of substantiation

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Hit the nail on the head

1. A
   They hit a nail with a hammer.
2. B
   They are experiencing a headache.
3. C
   They're uncertain about a decision.
4. D
   They have accurately identified or explained something.

Select the most appropriate answer for blank number 1.%

1. A
   associate
2. B
   obligation
3. C
   initiative
4. D
   occult

Select the most appropriate answer for blank number 2.%

1. A
   refused
2. B
   dedicated
3. C
   withhold
4. D
   alienated

Select the most appropriate answer for blank number 3.%

1. A
   concludes
2. B
   possess
3. C
   clarifies
4. D
   obtains

Select the most appropriate answer for blank number 4.%

1. A
   vision
2. B
   design
3. C
   control
4. D
   graphics

Select the most appropriate answer for blank number 5.%

1. A
   allocation
2. B
   breakdown
3. C
   countdown
4. D
   custom